Why tech bros are backing Trump

Why tech bros are backing Trump

BBC Longo said he had to keep quiet about his support for Trump Donald Trump, whose time in office made him a pariah to many in the business world, has found new champions among tech leaders as his path back to the White House takes shape. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, became the biggest … Read more

Would-be reality TV contestants ‘not looking real’

Would-be reality TV contestants ‘not looking real’

Valerie Penso-Cuculich TV producer Ms Penso-Cuculich says reality TV applicants are using too much AI to alter how they look Valerie Penso-Cuculich knows a thing or two about picking contestants for reality TV shows. She’s a casting director for such programmes as Love Island USA, The Real Housewives of Dubai, and The Millionaire Matchmaker. Ms … Read more

Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton used a artificial intelligence (AI) programme to address the House on Thursday. A year ago, the lawmaker was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, which makes it difficult for her to speak. The AI programme allowed Wexton to make a clone of her speaking voice using old recordings of appearances and speeches … Read more

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

A BBC reporter has been given an in-depth insight into how pig butchering scams work after being targeted himself. Scammers refer to their victims as pigs, whom they fatten up to be “butchered” – or conned, out of as much money as possible. Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy was befriended on Instagram by fraudsters pretending to … Read more

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

Getty Images Climeworks’ Icelandic plant captures CO2 direct from the atmosphere It could be a scene from science fiction. Towering over dark, mossy lava fields are stacks of noisy machines the size of shipping containers, domes, and zig-zagging silver pipes. Found 30km (19 miles) southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, this is the world’s largest direct … Read more

Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover: report

Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover: report

Qualcomm made a takeover approach to chipmaker Intel in recent days, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Intel’s shares reversed course to rise 8%, while Qualcomm fell 4% in afternoon trade. Qualcomm recently approached Intel about a takeover, according to a report. REUTERS Shares of Intel, which has been cutting jobs, rose after … Read more